Range Rover Finally Adds an EV to Its RosterLand RoverThe Range Rover Electric joins its gas-powered sibling in Land Rover showrooms for the 2027 model year.It boasts a dual-motor electric powertrain with 542 horsepower and a 333-mile EPA-estimated driving range.The design mirrors the gas-powered model, but the EV is optimized for aerodynamics, featuring a unique grille and wheels.We've been hearing about an electric Range Rover since the current fifth-generation model debuted for the 2022 model year. Finally, for 2027, we bear witness as the iconic luxury off-roader adopts a charging port for the first time in its 57-year history.The company has been careful to keep the design of the Range Rover Electric as close as possible to the gas variant, altering only the grille, wheels, and underbody panels to aid aerodynamics. Despite hiding a large battery pack under the floor, its interior is virtually identical too.Land RoverA pair of electric motors provides full-time all-wheel drive, and they combine for a stout 542 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque. Land Rover says it can hit 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds, and after getting a quick ride in a prototype, we believe that.AdvertisementAdvertisementAll Range Rover Electrics ride on an air-spring suspension with adjustable height. The ride is smooth and whisper-quiet. We even got a chance to tackle some light off-road obstacles at Land Rover's U.K. test facility in Gaydon.The forthcoming full-size luxury SUV climbed grades and cleared rocky paths easily, but Land Rover says it's capable of doing far more challenging off-road tasks. An electric traction-management system is said to respond to wheel spin in as little as 50 milliseconds, which is 100 times quicker than its combustion-engine counterpart.Land RoverThe single-pedal driving mode that EV drivers are familiar with is also useful off-road, allowing for finer control when navigating slopes. The Range Rover Electric can also wade up to 35 inches of water, just like the gas model.On the road, the Range Rover Electric carries an EPA-estimated 333 miles of driving range with its 119-kWh battery pack charged to 100 percent. The battery is part of an 800-volt architecture that can be charged at up to 350 kW on a DC fast-charger. Land Rover says it can charge from 10 to 80 percent in just 22 minutes and add 125 miles of range in just 10 minutes; all come with a NACS charging port as standard.Land RoverA smartphone app allows owners of the Range Rover Electric to access the vehicle remotely. Options to adjust the climate control, activate the on-board air purifier, and check the driving range will all be available.AdvertisementAdvertisementWhat's the price for the new electric Rover? $140,550 to start. That's a steep upcharge over the base gas model, which lists for $115,750, but it represents an increase of only $9200 over the $131,350 plug-in hybrid P550e. This year, a First Edition model will be offered and can be painted in your choice of Belgravia Green, Santorini Black, or Varesine Blue.Land RoverThe First Edition model comes with a Light Cloud interior theme with a faux-leather upholstery that Land Rover calls Ultrafabric. If you want genuine leather, that will undoubtedly be an option. Land Rover is also offering the Range Rover Electric through its Bespoke customization program, so you can truly have it your way.➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used CarsYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029